CAS No. 3025-96-5

Batch: Purity:99.72
4-Acetamidobutyric acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the 4-Acetamidobutyric acid product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 3025-96-5
Molecular Formula

C6H11NO3

Molecular Weight (MW) 145.16
SMILES CC(=O)NCCCC(O)=O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

4-Acetamidobutyric acid is an endogenous derivative and metabolite of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) involved in central nervous system metabolic pathways. GABA serves as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, modulating neuronal excitability through GABA receptor complexes. As an N-acetylated analog, 4-acetamidobutyric acid participates in polyamine and GABA catabolism, influencing downstream neurotransmitter homeostasis and cellular metabolic processes. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 29 mg/mL (199.77 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 29 mg/mL
Ethanol 29 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.